When I was in elementary school, I looked forward to going back to school in the fall because that meant spending more time with my friends and getting new clothing and supplies. (There was something about the smell of new stationary that I loved.)

But as I got older, school meant studying for exams, traveling for almost 2 hours on the public transportation, as well as waking up and staying up at ungodly hours. Still, starting a fresh school year was always exciting because I had so many expectations – of the professors, the courses, and myself.

Get organized before September rolls by! Lecture note-taking, university students, is a breeze when you have a handy laptop. And at least you can make good use of those long, stinky commutes back home by working on the upcoming essay for your Humanities class.

Until August 2, Dell saves you the green on the following Inspiron laptops:

• E1705 – Save $624 (45% off!)
• E1505 – Save $574 (49% off!)

Hurry and order yours before these hotcakes sell out!

And if you’re looking for a desktop from Dell, you’ll love the Dimension C521. You’ll save $350 (47%!), but August 1 is the last day for this offer.

It’s also important to gear up with the right backpack to hold your binders, writing instruments, lunch, gym clothes, and anything else you need to tote around to and from school.

The Children’s Place encourages you to start off the year right. From now until August 9, you’ll get 20% off all backpacks and accessories with the coupon.

Motivate and challenge yourself in and out of school to succeed with flying colors!

Sweet dreams are made of these. Who am I to disagree? You don’t have to travel the world or the seven seas. Everybody’s looking for something at Overstock. It’s just a click away!

But before I divulge the discounts I’ve discovered, let me rewind the tape and tell you what prompted my search. It began with a glance in the mirror…and no, it didn’t shatter. (No seven years of bad luck!) I came face-to-face with dark under-eye circles – tell-tale signs of sleep deprivation.

According to the 2003 report by the National Commission on Sleep Disorders, it “costs $150 billion each year in higher stress and reduced worker productivity.” This is a good enough reason to put my late-night tossing and turning to rest. (Besides, the Zombie Look isn’t at all becoming.)

And talk about good timing! Overstock ships bedding for free, but only until July 30. I took a gander at the selection and was impressed. From memory foam and sheet sets to pillows and mattresses, Overstock has everything you could want in stock.

(I was amazed at the affordable luxury of the Sateen 1000 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Solid Sheet Set.)

Some sleep scientists suggest that getting a good night’s rest is possible if you tucker yourself out before hitting the hay. Again, it was Overstock to the rescue. Until July 30, they offer free shipping on cycling products.

(I considered the Titan Punisher All-Terrain Bike partially because I love the name and I like the design.)

You’ll also find deals on products by hot brands like Dell, Fendi, IBM, KitchenAid, Prada, Toshiba, and Versace. With the ongoing coupon, you’ll get 7% off everything and there’s no minimum purchase!

And there’s also a special offer for students – who know all too well about being sleep deprived. Get ready for school in the fall and pick up a laptop – it ships free until August 1!